Occupation ยท SOC 25-1081
Education Teachers, Postsecondary: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of education teachers, postsecondary can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 59,090 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $72,090.
US employment
59,090
Median annual wage
$72,090
Mean annual wage
$78,500
Median hourly wage
Not available
Education and training
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
Related work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- California$85,560
- New York$83,270
- Louisiana$80,500
- Alaska$80,070
- Rhode Island$79,430
Top 5 after cost of living
- Louisiana$91,260
- North Dakota$84,520
- Nebraska$83,380
- Montana$79,810
- Virginia$78,410
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $2,630 (+3.6%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,540 | $10,450 (+14.5%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,210 | $4,120 (+5.7%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,330 | $8,240 (+11.4%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,630 | $6,540 (+9.1%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,960 | $31,870 (+44.2%) | 5 | Master's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas5,760
- 2. New York5,390
- 3. Illinois4,250
- 4. California3,180
- 5. Ohio3,020
- 6. Pennsylvania2,960
- 7. North Carolina2,320
- 8. Massachusetts2,180
- 9. Arizona2,150
- 10. New Jersey1,870
States that pay the most
- 1. California$85,560
- 2. New York$83,270
- 3. Louisiana$80,500
- 4. Alaska$80,070
- 5. Rhode Island$79,430
- 6. Virginia$79,280
- 7. District of Columbia$79,100
- 8. Connecticut$77,870
- 9. Massachusetts$77,440
- 10. Vermont$76,030
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Termn/a
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Self-Enrichment TeachersTeleworkable
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolTeleworkable
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